Isaac Herzog

'We bow our heads in memory': Herzog marks 25th anniversary of September 11 attack on Twin Towers

He also praised the courage and heroism of first responders, emergency services, and citizens of New York who assisted in the aftermath of the attack.

President Isaac Herzog speaks at a conference in Herzliya, June 30, 2026.
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President Isaac Herzog and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides in Cyprus, September 10, 2026.

Herzog expresses hope of someday meeting with Lebanese president during visit to Cyprus

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar hold a press conference at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, September 8, 2026

FM Sa'ar: Israel to close UK consulate in east Jerusalem, expel reps. from CMCC over sanctions


Herzog awards Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor to 11 distinguished figures

It is the highest civilian recognition awarded by the State of Israel, presented to leading figures both in Israel and abroad in government, culture, and public service. 

President Herzog at the Presidential Medal of Honor ceremony, on Sunday, September 6.

Sa'ar, Herzog meet officials from DRC in tie strengthening visit to Israel

Israel and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have had rocky ties since the DRC severed relations following pressure from the Arab League after the Yom Kippur War in 1973.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar sits with Democratic Republic of the Congo Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner during a visit to Israel on September 1, 2026.

Netanyahu visits school in Ramle hit by missile during Iran war as Israel classes start nationwide

The prime minister, alongside Education Minister Yoav Kisch, visited the school and talked with teaching and administrative staff, as well as the students on their first day of class.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Education Minister Yoav Kisch with students from the Benzion Netanyahu School in Ramle.

'Harming Israel's standing in the world': Netanyahu condemns settler attack on Palestinian village

The Prime Minister called out the violent event, where dozens of settler rioters gathered on the outskirts of the village of Kusra in the West Bank and were later dispersed by the IDF.

Israeli army soldiers stand near a Palestinian house which was besieged by Israeli settlers in Kusra village in the West Bank August 13, 2026.

Netanyahu weighs rotation gov't with Eisenkot amid fears of not securing majority bloc in Knesset

Against this backdrop, the possibility of Netanyahu taking over the presidency after Herzog's term ends is being discussed.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a vote at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 16, 2026.

Shin Bet involved in search for missing child Haymanut Kasau, Herzog says at meeting with parents

The involvement of the Shin Bet does not imply a nationalistic motive for Haymanot's disappearance, Army Radio noted later on Tuesday.

President Isaac Herzog meets with the family of missing child Haymanot Kasau on August 25, 2026.

Holocaust survivor rescued by Chief Rabbi Herzog reunites with his grandson, President Herzog

David Danieli survived the Holocaust, was rescued by Rabbi Isaac Herzog’s committee, and later immigrated to Israel. Eighty years after the rescue train departed Poland, he met Herzog’s grandson.

David Danieli with President Herzog

Kushner: US will back Israeli resumption of war if Hamas fails to honor disarmament commitments

Kushner said Hamas could surrender weapons and tunnels within 60 to 90 days, calling demilitarization a potential major security gain for Israel.

Jared Kushner speaks at the Board of Peace meeting during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 22, 2026; illustrative.

Isaac Herzog meets with 'Make-A-Wish' child who wished to know the feeling of being president

After the visit, Arbel Rot was given a tour of the Knesset, followed by a family vacation in Jerusalem, according to Make-A-Wish Israel.

President Isaac Herzog meets with "Wish Kid" Arbel Rot at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, August 11, 2026.

Editor's Notes: Why won't Israel give its 100,000 olim a real political voice? -comment

Anglo olim built Israel, defended it, and explained it to the world. However, they have no political power in the Knesset, which is a real failure.

The Douglas family, including Nefesh B'Nefesh's 100,000th olah, celebrate their immigration to Israel, August 2026.